Chapter 71: No Good in Being Famous
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When our group returned to the Demon King's front line, we could already see the enemy's legion beginning to retreat. However, looking towards the Demon King's army, there was no sign of pursuit. Soon enough, Greed once again appeared before us in her peculiar way, not waiting for any greetings before speaking. "It seems like things went smoothly for you. After their leader was defeated, their legion completely withdrew." "It's alright. There's nothing more for us here. We should also start heading back," I replied, pointing upwards. "Don't tell me we have to pass through some monster-infested area to get back, especially since we have wounded comrades." While saying this, I glanced at Oyado on my back. She still hadn't woken up. It seemed like she intended to recover all her previous fatigue at once this time. It was quite tough on her, considering her occupation's characteristics. She usually slept lightly, so it was a rare opportunity for her to rest properly now.

"Of course not. Although the teleportation gates have restrictions for our demon clan, they are quite free for you humans, so there's no need to worry." "..."

For some reason, I felt a sudden shock upon hearing this. "Um... I am an Undead Holy Angel. Can my body really handle it?"

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Greed scratched her head and thought for a moment. "It should be fine, probably?"

"Hey, 'probably' is not an answer, and your response is a question. I'm asking you here," I retorted.

"There must be a way," Greed replied.

"Just say you don't know then."

"Oh, I don't know."

I sighed. Why did none of the Demon King's subordinates seem to be normal? No, who among them could be considered even slightly normal? "I'm talking about you guys," Bai Yueguang, standing nearby, spoke to us. "Could you chat in a different place instead of standing here?"

"Well... I'm thinking for your sake," Greed retorted in a tone that suggested we were ungrateful.

"Now, you are famous in the demon realm. You took on the rebel leader on your own, helped quell the rebellion within three days of arriving in the abyss, and possessed a variety of magic... And now, with the mysterious power of an Undead Holy Angel. Right, your name is Fir now, right? I advise you to fold your wings and wear a mask. Otherwise, I think people will challenge you everywhere, now that you possess the legendary power of an Undead Holy Angel. This race hasn't appeared for a long time, so everyone will be curious."

"Curiosity leads to fighting? You guys have a very straightforward way of making friends."

"I like it," Bai Yueguang nodded.

You probably just want to gain some experience, speaking as if you understand everything. "Well, that's not a problem."

I had already folded my wings while carrying Oyado on my back. Now with a quick change, I turned into a masked assassin. "Although this outfit doesn't provide any magical bonuses, it boosts agility."

"Let's go, the Demon King is still waiting for you."

"You didn't need to talk so much then."

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In front of the bed, the moonlight shines brightly.

Indeed, upon arriving in the city, the atmosphere was filled with joy. Due to the enemy's withdrawal, this border city had also been liberated. The original residents were returning from other cities, and soldiers of the Demon King's army were helping to deactivate the traps that had been set.

"Oh, you're here."

The Demon King, commanding from the top of a tall building, saw us and greeted us before flipping over and jumping down.

"I didn't expect you to actually succeed. I thought you would first have some encounters with the enemy soldiers, level up a bit, and then challenge that guy."

"Well, we saw an opportunity, so we went for it. But... we really overestimated ourselves. We almost did something we would regret for a lifetime."

Saying this, I looked back at Oyado.

"Hehe, with you like this, that Aliyah will be jealous again."

The Demon King laughed.

"By the way, where did that Aliyah go? I remember she said she would come back early to report to you, but she left alone."

"Yeah, well, that's your problem now. I don't want to get involved. In any case, solve it yourself and don't become the enemy of all women later on."

"Hey hey hey, you really overestimate me."

I chuckled.

"Alright, alright. I didn't expect things to be resolved so quickly. Although it's late now, I'm sure the demons will all be very excited tonight. Let's have a belated feast later."

"That makes sense."

I nodded.

"I'm starving."

Did that fake Fir ever eat properly? Why do I feel like I'm starving?

Is that guy living off air or something...

"See you tonight."

With that, the Demon King spread his wings and flew off.

Isn't he a human... Why does he have demon wings?

"What do we do next?"

I looked at everyone.

"I think we should find a quiet place."

Taishi Xi pointed around.

Only then did I notice that the hurried demons had surrounded us.

"It seems like being famous isn't a good thing after all."